Keep Swingin’ the Bat
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009In trying financial times such as these, I feel it’s appropriate to express thanks to past and present clients who’ve supported us for years We’re very appreciative of your business and the opportunity you’ve given us to provide services for your respective enterprises, both large and small. A very sincere THANKS goes out to you all.
Reporting business as we see it!
We are talking to everyone, so to speak and our ear is to the ground always so we can manage our resources effectively. We monitor current searches to ensure our clients are continuously staying in process so our communication reaches upper management. We ask…Are the economic issues hype or are they real? Is there a slow-down in production? Are receivables coming in as usual? Although the economic issues are absolutely real and many have cut back, we haven’t seen the full effect of a recession as it seems a need exists for stronger, more focused sales people at this time than ever before!
Frankly, new job orders are up and we’re working frantically to provide viable sales candidates to our clients. We’re also staying positive as work continues to come in and we’ve attracted some very upbeat individuals that have joined our team. If there’s ever been a time to hire for attitude, it’s now. Remember, Hire Attitude and Teach Skill.
Be careful of the selfish non-team player with an entitlement attitude that negotiates over every little issue rather than those who show appreciation for the opportunity. If they’re a pain when you hire them, it seldom gets better from there. Are they flexible? Are they accepting of your lead? Or…are they already needy?
KEEP SWINGIN!
In our Columbus, Ohio offices I keep some 18inch bats we ordered from Louisville Slugger. They’re a great promotional product and I asked them to imprint this saying…
If business is good, Keep swingin’
When business is bad, Swing harder!
Here’s to good luck in your businesses and for now SWING HARDER!